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World Heart Beat We run two music academies and a concert hall in London; transforming lives through the love of music

3 Ponton Road, SW11: our Concert Hall, and Academy offering music tuition and music production courses.
58 Kimber Road, SW18: our Academy, offering music tuition for 5-25

www.worldheartbeat.org

Presented by World Heart Beat Music Academy and the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival ...
12/10/2026

Presented by World Heart Beat Music Academy and the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2026 ‘Club Programme’

Long standing partners in music education, the World Heart Beat and Julian Joseph Jazz Academies join together to showcase the talents of their students at the 606 for this special performance. World Heart Beat’s jazz curriculum is spearheaded by the exemplary work of internationally renowned British jazz musicians such as Tony Kofi and Byron Wallen.

Expect a wonderful programme where young, soulful, and talented jazz musicians from the two academies play a mix of standards and jazz standards. Previous alumni of both academies have gone on to win Jazz FM Awards, Berklee scholarships, and the BBC Young Jazz Musician of The Year, so if you want to be the first catch the next generation of jazz musicians, this is most definitely the gig for you!

Sun 15 Nov, 1.30pm at the 606 Jazz Club.

Tickets are available to buy via the link in our bio.

Save the date: Sun 15 Nov, at World Heart Beat!The legendary Boston saxophonist Ricky Ford, who performed with the great...
12/10/2026

Save the date: Sun 15 Nov, at World Heart Beat!

The legendary Boston saxophonist Ricky Ford, who performed with the great Charles Mingus in the late 1970s, continues to captivate audiences with his fierce intensity and commanding, majestic tone.

A truly distinctive stylist, Ford has built an expansive and eclectic discography, collaborating with jazz luminaries including Roy Hargrove, Abdullah Ibrahim, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Stitt, and Jaki Byard. A commanding presence on stage, he consistently astonishes audiences with his boundless energy and fearless creativity. A true saxophone giant, Ricky Ford is an unforgettable artist to experience live and performs alongside Ricky Ford (Tenor Saxophone), Emile Hinton (Piano), Conor Murray (Double Bass) and drums (TBC).

Tickets are available to purchase via the link in our bio.

On Sat 14 Nov at World Heart Beat, the phenomenal Tony Kofi and The Organisation will celebrate 100 years of Lou Donalds...
10/10/2026

On Sat 14 Nov at World Heart Beat, the phenomenal Tony Kofi and The Organisation will celebrate 100 years of Lou Donaldson.

Tracing Donaldson’s journey from his bebop beginnings to his defining role in the soul jazz revolution—sparked by the groundbreaking Hammond organ sound of Jimmy Smith and championed by Blue Note founder Alfred Lion—the band brings to life some of the finest recordings of the Blue Note era.

Expect classic Donaldson favourites including Blues Walk, Hot Dog, Good Gracious!, Rev. Moses, Alligator Bogaloo and Ode to Billie Joe, alongside music associated with Jimmy Smith, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Charles Earland, Big John Patton, Pat Martino, George Benson and more.

Don’t miss this chance to witness a touching tribute to a jazz legend.

Tickets are available to purchase via the link in our bio.

Opening our EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL season on Fri 13 Nov is none other than the brilliantly talented Jean Toussaint Qui...
10/10/2026

Opening our EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL season on Fri 13 Nov is none other than the brilliantly talented Jean Toussaint Quintet.

Tickets are available to purchase via the link in our bio.

Best known for his years with Art Blakey’s legendary Jazz Messengers, Jean has built an outstanding career as a composer, bandleader, educator and one of the most respected voices in contemporary jazz.

Jean Toussaint’s “JT5” is his current working band. Their repertoire is mainly made up of Toussaint and other band members originally compositions with some choice standards uniquely rearranged and thrown in for good measure. Led from the front by Toussaint, the band’s style hinges on a mixture of rich swinging, grooving, bluesing and funking situations gleaned from his years of experience starting at his days as a jazz messenger through to today, while exploring different facets of the complete story along the way…

Last chance to secure your tickets for TONIGHT’s gig at World Heart Beat.The phenomenal Mark Lockheart will be in town t...
10/10/2026

Last chance to secure your tickets for TONIGHT’s gig at World Heart Beat.
The phenomenal Mark Lockheart will be in town to present his new jazz trio, SHAPESHIFTER.

Creating a unique sonic experience, this new trio shifts moment to moment, gracefully and spontaneously stitching together sound landscapes and grooves. Taking the exploratory spirit of groups like Polar Bear and Malija, the band move together through a common language of jazz, rock, classical and free improvisation exploring dark textures and dramatic musical shifts as they revel in the unexpected!

All crucial musicians and composers on the UK music scene, between them Shapeshifter have played with a glittering array of artists including: Dave Holland, Django Bates, Jim Black, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Laura Jurd, Rob Luft, Elliot Galvin, Polar Bear, Perfect Houseplants, Loose Tubes and Radiohead.

Composition & Saxophone: Mark Lockheart

Bass: Huw V Williams

Drums: Tim Giles

Tickets are available via link in our bio. Get down here and give your ears a treat!

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09/10/2026

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Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
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